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News of Record: July 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. Child neglect was reported in the 1000 block of Avenue C. A traffic hazard was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A custody issue was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An open door was reported in the 700 block of South 22nd Street. A fight was reported in the 700 block of North Seventh Street. A welfare ...

No paper on Saturday

The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in commemoration of the Independence Day holiday. The weekend paper will be distributed on Friday. The office will be closed on Friday. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on Monday and the office will be open normal hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

City, county create a new LEC board

A new entity tasked with building and financing a Law Enforcement Center was created by Webster County and Fort Dodge leaders Tuesday. In unanimous votes during separate meetings, the Webster County Board of Supervisors and the Fort Dodge City Council approved the articles of ...

Webster County supervisors OK animal control bid

The Webster County Supervisors named Total Animal Control Services as the county’s new animal control officer Tuesday. The supervisors unanimously approved the business’ low bid of an annual fee of $19,200. “For Total Animal Control, I think I read that it was only one person and I’m a little concerned because this is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year job, so I’m a little concerned that this is a lot for one person,” said Supervisor Niki Conrad. “There was also mention that a monthly bill would be itemized, so I just want to be clear that this is as ...